All That Jasmine

I recently took a trip to Jaipur, India, and I was as overwhelmed by my visit to the Gem Palace as I was by the profusion of flowers—bursting out of market stalls, floating in fountains, draped over elephants. The scent was amazing—and not something I’m likely to experience in New York anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean I’m not going to try to fake it. This crop of new fragrances certainly helps.

Givenchy L’Atelier Néroli Originel ($220, saks.com): Each of the seven fragrances in this collection was created with a Givenchy look in mind. A 2006 Audrey Hepburn–worthy taffeta gown inspired this elegant orange blossom and iris scent.

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Carven L’Eau de Toilette ($105, saks.com), a very ladylike mix of sweet pea, peony, and freesia, is so chic and crisp I instantly feel more pulled together after I spray it on.

Yves Saint Laurent Supreme Bouquet ($250, saks.com) is just the floral explosion its name suggests: tuberose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine cut with a bit of pink peppercorn.

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Dior Diorissimo Extrait de Parfum ($175, dior.com) is among my all-time favorites, and—though it’s been around since 1956—it now comes in a superintense formulation. I’m saving it for black-tie events.